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Dear Clean Energy for Eternity members and supporters,
 
Welcome to the November CEFE newsletter, only eight days out from the Federal election.. Unusually, I have attached the CEFE questionnaire responses from Eden-Monaro candidates - edited as faithfully as I can. I’m happy to send out the original responses to anyone who would like them. The ‘Election Watch’ section at the bottom provides links to many other election score cards. This edition also contains info on the Guy Pearse talk in Moruya next Tuesday and a major Carbon Farming conference in Mudgee - I can’t attend but will get the proceedings to share. Keep an eye out for CEFE and the Clean Energy Expo on the 7.30 Report next Wednesday.
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Philippa
 
See below for:
Outcomes of Clean Energy Expo
Guy Pearse speaks out on climate change in Eurobodalla
YouTube Invitation to national launch of LifeSaving Energy on 2nd December
Bega’s Walk Against Warming
Mosman Clean Energy for Eternity Goes International
Election Watch
Mudgee Carbon farming Conference program
 
Outcomes of Clean Energy Expo in Bega
Nothing really prepared me for the sight of four Federal election candidates for Eden Monaro dutifully lined up behind washing machines emblazoned in blue and yellow with our 50/50 by 2020 target, explaining what they would do for CEFE if elected.  Gary Nairn even promised us $100,000 for trialling a revised rebate for macro solar farms – as you can imagine we’ve since been busy trying to get matching promises from all and sundry! Speakers throughout the two days provided positive and informative updates on various renewable energy options for the south-east of NSW. The most exciting options that CEFE will be pursuing are the community-owned solar farm, the recent wind mapping results for the Bega Valley and the potential for turning methane into electricity on dairy farms as explained by Tim Williams, local dairy producer.  The Schools Forum was a great success, though the high school students were outshone by a trio of Matthew Nott’s boys enacting a whoa to go History of Climate Change. The stalls with practical advice about insulation and house design, solar panels and solar hot water systems were a great hit, but we think next year we might separate the talks and the displays, as the enthusiastic buzz was a mite disconcerting for those trying to seriously listen to the speakers. And yes, we’re thinking it should be an annual event!

Bega Mayor Tony Allen, Gary Nairn (Coalition), Acacia Rose (Independent), Mike Kelly (ALP) and Keith Hughes (Greens).           Sascha Saharov , Expo coordinator and Philippa at the CEFE stall
 
Guy Pearse, author of "High and Dry" speaks out in Moruya Memorial Hall, 6.30 pm Tuesday 20th November
Australia's climate is changing – Guy Pearse’s by-line is John Howard, climate change and the selling of Australia 's future. Guy Pearse has been an industry lobbyist, political minder, consultant and spin doctor.  He wrote the speeches of Australia ’s former environment minister, Robert Hill.  His recent PhD research exposed the self-dubbed ‘greenhouse mafia’ – a cabal of lobbyists working for our worst polluting industries.  What Guy discovered about the pervasive control these industries have over Australia ’s response to climate change persuaded him to write his first book - High & Dry see www.sustainableinsight.com.au/shop/high-and-dry-496-page-book.html )
The Climate Change Coalition has a fascinating selection of facts from his book at climatechangecoalition.com.au/home/video-filelinks/facts-from-guy-pearse-s-book-high-and-dry.html, eg.:
·        The Howard government would have us believe that we can persuade China to clean up its use of coal. Yet, Australia provides less than 1/2 of 1 per cent of China 's coal.
·        ABARE estimates that if Australia cut emissions by 50% by 2050, GDP would rise by 246% compared with today.
·        On average, between 1996 and 2020 the Howard government plans to spend around $80 million a year on climate change, roughly half of what it spends on advertising.
Come and hear a professional speech writer speak his mind on climate change!
 
YouTube invitation to National Launch of LifeSaving Energy, North Steyne Beach – 9.30am, Sunday 2nd December
Manly’s energetic Clean Energy for Eternity chapter has come up with a great poster for the National Launch of LifeSaving Energy. They’ve also pulled together a You-Tube invitation – cool as anything! Check it out  www.youtube.com/watch; Their key focus is creating a massive human sculpture on Oceans Day to launch LifeSaving Energy as a national project. Later that week, CEFE will be meeting with Surf LifeSaving Australia and Coastcare to discuss partnerships for rolling the project out more widely across Australia . Come and join us on the Sydney beaches this summer!
Meet at North Steyne beach at 9.30am precisely on Sunday 2 December 2007 – rain, hail, or shine! For further information, contact Ron Krueger 0418 617 680 Ron.Krueger@australianbusiness.com.au
 
 
Walk Against Warming
In Bega the local walk against warming began with short talks by Barb Lynn, active local Get Up member and Matthew Nott founder of CEFE. Senior St John’s Ambulance Volunteer medical officer, Michael Agoston, cut the green ribbon at the start of the walk in Littleton Gardens . 166 people joined us on a route through town and out to the Bega Eco-Neighbourhood Development site, where Peter Ascot gave an inspiring talk about the BEND project. It was great timing as the development began this week, turning the first sod on a community housing development based on sound permaculture and sustainability principles. We all walked back to Bega RSL in time to catch local high schools students give their solutions on climate change at the Clean Energy Expo. The Walk Against Warming made first news item on ABC local radio on Monday morning. Well done all!
National coverage can be found at www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/11/11/18460177.php

, St John’s Ambulance officer Mike Agostin cuts the ribbon at the start of the Bega Walk Against Warming
 
Clean Energy for Eternity to be part of European documentary on the environment and the Federal Election
CEFE goes international! Following Matthew’s brief appearance on the 7.30 Report, last week we received a call from a European film producer. He was seeking an interview with a Clean Energy family in Sydney to complement footage of Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Garrett for a documentary squarely focussed on the impact that the environment is having on this year’s Australian Federal election. Warren Yates from Mosman CEFE masterfully arrived back from the UK just in time to participate. On Monday this week they filmed an hour of video interview with Warren talking about the Mosman footprint project, the Mosman CEFE group and its plans, and the forthcoming elections. In the process they filmed the tanks and solar panels, efficient appliances, and me measuring the energy consumed by various everyday appliances doing everyday jobs. This documentary will go to air in France and Germany on the night of our election in Australia , 24th November.  See www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/environment/ecological-footprint for background on the footprint program.  Contact Mosman CEFE via Warren.Yates@eng.uts.edu.au
 
Election Watch
The Climate Institute election scorecard - www.climateinstitute.org.au//index.php
(5 Star ratings for all parties on cutting greenhouse pollution, switch to clean energy, international leadership and overall – updated 14 November)
 
Australian Conservation Foundation scorecard - www.acfonline.org.au/articles/news.asp
(5 Star ratings on targets for cutting greenhouse pollution, making polluters pay, clean renewable energy, energy smart, international leadership and rejecting nuclear – updated 15/11)
 
The Big Switch analysis at www.thebigswitch.org.au/index.cfm
(gives results for Eden-Monaro and other electorates, unfortunately many candidates obviously did not respond to their questionnaire)
 
Climate Change Coalition, while standing for election themselves, provided a useful link to ALL the parties at www.federalelection.com.au/party_list.asp
 
The new Clean Energy Council, formed from the Business Council on Sustainable Energy and AusWind, cleanenergycouncil.org.au/index.php
Give useful analyses of recent policy announcements from a renewable energy business perspective
 
Get-Up Australia is running a Climate Action Now campaign found at www.getup.org.au/campaign/ClimateActionNow
Click on Action Agenda to see the five step plan for  Parliament they want politicians to commit to for the next term in office.
 
Mudgee Carbon farming Conference program
CARBON FARMING CONFERENCE PROGRAM*
Sponsored by National Australia Bank
Australian Rural and Education Centre, Mudgee 9-5pm, 16th – 17th November
 
DAY ONE. Friday 16TH November., 2007
8.00am to 9.00am Registration
9.00am to 9.15am Chairman’s Introduction: Climate Change Challenges &
Opportunities - Gary Allan, Project Leader, Climate Risk Management, NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
9.15am to 9.45am Carbon Farming: The Big Picture From Soil Carbon Capture to On Farm Emissions - Michael Kiely, “Uamby” Goolma, Convenor, Carbon Coalition Against Global Warming
9.45am-10.15am Soil Carbon Trading: Opportunities for Australian Farmers - Mike Walsh, Senior Vice President, Chicago Climate Exchange
10.15am-10.45am Techniques and Costs of Measuring Soil Carbon – Dr Brian Murphy, Senior Soil Scientist, Department of Environment and Climate Change
10.45am-11.15am Monitoring Soil Carbon Statewide (incl. On Farm Soil Watch Kit) – Greg Chapman, Scientist, NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
11.15am– 11.45am MORNING TEA.
11.45am-12.15pm Combinations That Move The Carbon Needle: Grazing Management, Pasture Cropping, and Biological Farming - Col Seis, “Winona” Gulgong
12.15am-12.45pm Biological Farming In Action - Cam McKellar, “Inveraray
Downs”, Spring Ridge
12.45-1..45pm LUNCH.
1.45pm- 2.15pm Biochar’s Promise - Adriana Downie, Scientist, Best Energies
2.15pm – 2.45pm Growing Soil Carbon by Rehydrating the Landscape – Craig Carter, “Tallawang”, Willow Tree
2.45pm – 3.15pm A Carbon Farmer in Parliament?– Mark Coulton, Candidate for Parkes, National Party of Australia
3.15pm- 4.00pm. AFTERNOON TEA
4.00pm- 4.30pm Day One: Bringing It All Together - Ian Packer, Soils Officer, Lachlan Catchment Management Authority
4.30pm – 5.00pm Question Time. All speakers to be available.
5.00pm – Drinks: Inaugural “CARBON COCKY OF THE YEAR” award presentation. Sponsored by Landmark, Country Energy, and Holistic Management International/Australia
 
DAY TWO. 17TH NOVEMBER, 2007
9.00am- 9.15am Introduction to Day 2 - Gary Allan, Project Leader, Climate Risk Management, NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
9.15am-10.15am Soil Carbon Calculators – Dr Jeff Baldock, Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO
10.15am – 11.00am Soils, Animals, Crops and Emissions – John Friend, Scientist, NSW Department of Primary Industries.
11.00 – 11.30am MORNING TEA.
11.30 –12.15pm Treading Lightly on the Land (On Farm Efficiencies) – David Marsh, “Allendale” Boorowa
12.15 – 12.45pm Emissions Reductions and Trading Opportunities: CarbonCredited™ Produce. - Louisa Kiely, “Uamby” Goolma, Carbon Farmers of Australia
12.45– 1.45pm LUNCH.
1.45am – 2.15am CMA Visual Audit Protocols For Voluntary Soil Carbon
Trading - John Lawrie, Co-ordinator - Slopes, Central West Catchment Management Authority
2.15 – 3.15pm A Guide to Soil Carbon Trading Systems: Carbon Farmers of Australia , RCS CarbonLink, Australian Soil Carbon Accreditation Scheme, The Fourth System. (Michael Kiely, Carbon Farmers of Australia ; Rod Rush, RCS CarbonLink,)
3.15 – 3.45pm Where Do We Go From Here? – Michael Kiely, Convenor, Carbon Coalition Against Global Warming
3.45 -4.15pm Question Time.
4.15 Close.
*Please note: This program is subject to change at any time.
 
THANK YOU
The Organisers thank all the Speakers for their valuable contribution, all the Delegates who travelled from all States of Australia, the Exhibitors who supported this event, and the Sponsors who made it possible. A special word of appreciation to the many CMAs who supported the Conference. And to the small band of committed individuals who are always there when there’s work to be done: Thank you.
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Philippa Rowland
Public Officer, Clean Energy for Eternity
675 Angledale Road, Bega NSW 2550
email woodlando@optusnet.com.au  
Tel/Fax 02-6492 4858 mobile 0429-828412
website: www.cleanenergyforeternity.net.au